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Job Overview
The Concentrate Production Supervisor’s role is to directly supervise and coordinate the daily activities of their team in the coffee concentrate manufacturing process.
Schedule
Night Shift: typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 pm - 3:30 am.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production and processing of coffee, coffee concentrate, and pasteurizing/packaging.
- Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
- Collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
- Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment issues as they arise.
- Observe work and monitor manufacturing equipment indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
- Partner with continuous improvement leaders to implement Lean principles and practices.
- Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
- Collaborate with quality team on employee training to ensure food safety and product quality requirements are followed.
- Conduct employee training in equipment operations, including safety procedures and ergonomics.
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
- Lead shift start-up meetings to ensure information is relayed between shifts.
- Communicate employee performance expectations, provide coaching, and conduct performance reviews.
- Manage employee attendance and hours worked in HR systems.
- Participate in planning staffing levels, assist with hiring, and onboard new employees.
- Interact with SAP ensuring production logs and transactions are accurate.
- Follow safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 2-4 years of production supervisor experience in manufacturing.
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for improving manufacturing efficiency.
- Knowledge of employee safety, food safety, and quality programs (HACCP, SQF).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP (SAP) systems.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to reach above shoulder level, climb, balance, kneel, and bend.
- Use hands and fingers to assemble small objects.
- Be physically active for 8 hours without fatigue.
- Stand for 8 hours a day.
- Frequently lift and move 40+ pounds.
- Occasionally lift and move 75+ pounds.
- Frequently push 300-400 lbs on a rolling cart, sometimes at an incline.
About Us
La Colombe, founded in 1994, is a leading coffee roaster committed to excellent coffee, ethical trade, and community empowerment. With cafes across major cities and a global presence, La Colombe is known for signature blends and innovative coffee products. In 2023, La Colombe was acquired by Chobani, a mission-driven food and beverage company.
For more information, visit www.lacolombe.com.
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer offering a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, 401K, disability insurance, and paid time off. Compensation range: $68,000 - $103,000 plus bonus.